Great Pismo Beach surf lesson!
Checked availability by email then booked a Friday morning online. Instructor was Alyssa, who is an awesome! Hitting the cold water is daunting, but watching her leap into the ocean like a sea gazelle* you will jump in right after. (After getting wet the first time, didn't feel cold again; wetsuit is plenty warm.) And even in a group lesson she had great feedback to get everyone riding the waves--after being told "plant your front foot sooner," I nailed it consistently (until exhausted, then struggled again a bit).
Sandbar Surf has a two hour lesson with instructor and all gear provided. I signed up for the surf lesson solo and enjoyed meeting the other surfers and instructors.
Two hours is a bargain, and plenty of time to get up, get the hang of it, and be completely tired before over. Did I mention surfing is a fair bit of work? Alyssa has lots of positive energy and kept everyone motivated and having a great time while working on their skills. One thing not mentioned on the Sandbar FAQ page to take with you is a tip for the awesome instructors!
*is there such a thing? Take lesson and find out!